How to travel from Zurich to Pisa

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Pisa

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Pisa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $78 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $78, while a flight costs an average of $410.

Distance: 267 miles (431 km)

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Driving

$131

Average price

$78

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$410

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$226

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(fuel + tolls)

8h 2m

Average total duration

7h 32m

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30m

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9h 8m

Average total duration

8h 38m

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2h 40m

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6h 30m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.3 - 2.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Pisa is a bus with an average price of $78 (€63).

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Pisa:

A bus is $54 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Pisa costing on average $131 (€106).

A bus is $333 (€268) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Pisa costing on average $410 (€331).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Pisa is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 40m.

Other travel options to Pisa take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 2m.

Bus takes on average 9h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Zurich and Pisa including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Zurich to Pisa among Omio's users.

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from Zurich to Pisa

How to get from Zurich to Pisa by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Zurich to Pisa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:45 AM12h50
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    9:35 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    $711One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:45 AM12h50
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    9:35 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    $711One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1189+Air DolomitiLH7402
    1:25 PM4h30
    Zurich Airport
    5:55 PMPisa International Airport
    $7011One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 21+IntercityIntercity 599+RegionaleRegionale 2295
    1:33 PM8h34
    Zurich HB
    10:07 PMPisa Centrale
    $1541One-way
    2 transfers
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 37+IntercityIntercity 685
    2:33 PM8h44
    Zurich HB
    11:17 PMPisa Centrale
    $1581One-way
    1 transfer
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 21+IntercityIntercity 679
    1:33 PM8h44
    Zurich HB
    10:17 PMPisa Centrale
    $1581One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale 83069 · Regionale Veloce 34476+easyJetU22987
    8:30 AM7h48
    Zurich Airport
    4:18 PMPisa Centrale
    $2301One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 83077 · Regionale Veloce 4134+easyJetU22987
    8:30 AM9h55
    Zurich Airport
    6:25 PMPisa Centrale
    $2301One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 83083+IntercityIntercity 596+easyJetU22987
    8:30 AM10h16
    Zurich Airport
    6:46 PMPisa Centrale
    $2351One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Pisa

Travel to Pisa easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zurich to Pisa.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Pisa including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Pisa is a bus with an average price of $78 (€63).

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Pisa:

A bus is $54 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Pisa costing on average $131 (€106).

A bus is $333 (€268) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Pisa costing on average $410 (€331).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Pisa is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 40m.

Other travel options to Pisa take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 2m.

Bus takes on average 9h 8m.

The distance from Zurich to Pisa is approximately 267 miles (431 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Pisa is:
  • Around 18 flights per day.
  • Around 16 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Pisa as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Pisa:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Pisa International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Pisa Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Pisa, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Trenitalia, Intercity, Frecciabianca, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Pisa by train.
  • Travel with Air Dolomiti to go to Pisa by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, VBZ to go to Pisa by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Zurich to Pisa:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Pisa often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Rome, Milan, Venice, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Pisa and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Pisa to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Pisa, you can visit the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa and explore the Piazza dei Miracoli, a UNESCO World Heritage site with stunning medieval architecture. Discover the Pisa Cathedral, a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture, and the Baptistery of St. John, known for its acoustics and Gothic design. The Camposanto Monumentale offers impressive frescoes and ancient Roman sarcophagi. For art enthusiasts, the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo and the National Museum of San Matteo house remarkable collections. Enjoy a stroll along the Arno River, explore the charming Borgo Stretto, and savor a gelato at one of the city's renowned gelaterias.
One to two days in Pisa is typically sufficient to explore the city's main attractions, including the Leaning Tower, Piazza dei Miracoli, and nearby historical sites.
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